Opening statements are scheduled for today in the murder trial of a Framingham man accused of murdering a fellow Framingham man almost four years ago.

Daniel Gonzalez, 23, is facing life in prison without the chance of parole.

Lawyers worked for the past two days before finally choosing a jury. In all, 16 jurors were picked, and after closing arguments, four of them will be chosen to sit as alternates.

Authorities say said Geoffrey McKinnon, 22, and his girlfriend had invited Gonzalez and two other men over to their Grant Street apartment on June 14, 2009.

A fight between McKinnon and Gonzalez erupted, and Gonzalez stabbed McKinnon several times in his abdomen and face, authorities said

After his arrest, authorities said Gonzalez admitted to police what happened and gave them a map to a storm drain where he put the knife which police later found.

Gonzalez remains held without bail. He is charged with first-degree murder and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

During the nearly four years in custody, Gonzalez has been convicted of assaulting guards at two different facilities, and was also sent to Bridgewater State Hospital for a mental evaluation. He is also on his second attorney.

Prosecutor Joseph Gentile said at a hearing last week that he expects testimony to last approximately five or six days.

Norman Miller can be reached at 508-626-3823 or nmiller@wickedlocal.com. For live trial updates, follow Norman Miller on Twitter at @Norman_MillerMW, #gonzaleztrial.